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A Presence We Felt

Though alone, he appeared day after day. We couldn’t see him, and he could not stay. Reverently, we each began to pray, listening quietly for what he would say. Then we’d just know in an unknown way. We knew somehow, we’d not be led astray. Like fresh fruit, his words before us he’d lay, then deep in our hearts, we’d place them to stay. Who was this presence we felt every day? Why not reveal himself and with us stay? We still ask these questions each time we pray, listening quietly for what he will say. We have faith again he will come our way, and trust his answers won’t lead us astray.

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Cyrus Theuri

Date: 9/9/2023 11:01:00 AM

What a great piece reflecting on our faith. Indeed faith is when we believe all shall be well without knowing how. Thanks Bill, I am enjoying reading your poems~Cyrus

Bill Baker
Date: 9/10/2023 12:40:00 AM

Thank you, Cyrus. It is a pleasure to have you visit and comment on my poetry. Yes, faith in things unseen, the powers greater than ours. Have a great week! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

John Watt

Date: 9/22/2022 11:35:00 AM

Bill, your thoughtful sonnet about prayer recalled to mind the words of Psalm 25: "Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, my hope is in you all day long". Thank you for the edifying poem, my brother ~ John

Bill Baker
Date: 9/23/2022 7:08:00 AM

I love the 25th Psalm, John, it gives me hope and purpose for my life. Thank for the soulful response my brother~ Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/5/2022 3:03:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this faith-based work. When we have that filling of the Holy Spirit in prayer time or any other time it is a wonderful time to be alive truly alive. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by and leaving a comment at my page. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 1:58:00 PM

Always good to visit and read your poetry, Sara. Thanks for your visit and comments my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 9/2/2022 8:58:00 PM

A very beautiful and heartwarming piece well-crafted in one of my favorite poem-forms my dear friend sir Bill. I'm so happy and grateful of coming back in your page to find this very precious gem of yours. I'll keep it in my FAVE box if you don't mind.I feel blessed with HIS grace as I read your stellar sonnet. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you more and your writings my dear friend/sir Bill. Hugs.

Bill Baker
Date: 9/3/2022 3:09:00 PM

Thank you, Lady Len for the kind comments and the Sir Bill. Not an official knight, but have been called Sir Bill by a few. lol Thank you for the FAV, Len. It means a lot to me for others to care about my poems. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/24/2022 9:43:00 AM

This shows deep faith "Like fresh fruit, his words before us he’d lay, then deep in our hearts, we’d place them to stay."

Bill Baker
Date: 8/24/2022 2:23:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. I'm still learning and changing within. Hope all is well we you and yours Caren. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Valsa George

Date: 8/24/2022 6:32:00 AM

That unseen presence is within us, leading and guiding us. At times we feel he is away, but if we call him aloud making an eager and earnest search, he will definitely respond . How blissful to be led by Him and how fortunate are those who thirst for Him and trust in Him. Lovely poem, dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/24/2022 2:27:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend, Valsa. Your words are uplifting and encouraging. I can find the bliss inside but am still learning to be blissful in this world. Detachment has not been mastered forsure. I find myself wanting to meditate longer and longer. The peace is so comforting, like a good long hug. Smiles and Blessings Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/19/2022 7:30:00 PM

It's ideal to reflect on his ideas and to savor as much of his presence as you can when he speaks by leaning in. It shouldn't be a surprise that we are moved to tears by his majesty's splendor when we sit at his feet. Bill, may God bless you!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/20/2022 12:58:00 PM

His presence is beyond works, yet I still try to describe it. Thanks for reading and commenting, my friend. Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 8/18/2022 4:46:00 PM

Bill great knowledge shared here my friend. Truly a wonderful write. Thanks for sharing...

Bill Baker
Date: 8/19/2022 11:33:00 AM

Thanks, Michael. Just sharing what comes to mind. :-) Have a nice weekend my friend. Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 8/18/2022 3:43:00 AM

Good Morning Bill. Hi. This is one of those entries that must be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. Also an entry to read not once but twice to soak in the meaning and relevance of the message and words. What a wonderful world it would be if everyone thought this way. Have a great morning. Keep enjoying poetry and poetrysoup. Blessings always.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/19/2022 11:39:00 AM

I will Lisa, as long as people like you share their poetry and read some of mine. :-) Have a blessed day my friend. Bill

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/17/2022 11:02:00 PM

This is where faith comes in Bill. “If one has the faith of a tiny mustard seed they can move a mountain”….loosely taken from Matthew 17:20. You have written this so well Bill. I can tell your faith is strong. Blessings xxoo

Bill Baker
Date: 8/19/2022 11:42:00 AM

Thank you for the thoughtful comments, Connie, and for the biblical reference my friend. Have a blessed day! Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/17/2022 9:35:00 AM

To chew on his words is most precious and when he speaks, to lean in and take in his presence. No wonder that we she faint at his feet, to be overwhelmed by his glory. God bless you, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/17/2022 4:19:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. I am blessed to have poet and poetesses like you to read, comment and share my thoughts with though my poetry and yours. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry. God bless and keep you my dear friend in Christ. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/17/2022 3:24:00 AM

What a soft almost transformational expression of that which is bigger than all of us...your poem gave me pause. Your words comfort and explain the unexplainable. You're gifted!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/17/2022 7:09:00 AM

Thanks for the thoughtful and kind comments, Sara. Hugs, Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/17/2022 2:22:00 AM

He's never far from us Bill, he shines the light for us to follow. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 8/17/2022 7:12:00 AM

Thank you for the comments, Tom. My week is going well. Have a great week my friend! Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/16/2022 7:04:00 PM

Telepathy, manifestations, wisdom downloads, instantaneous knowing ~ universal consciousness speaks in so many enchanting ways! Enjoyed your deep, soulful write, Bill, thanks for sharing

Bill Baker
Date: 8/17/2022 7:14:00 AM

Your insightful comments are always appreciated my friend. Have a blissful day, Unseeking Seeker. Your name is an inspirations to me , it always reminds me to be and all will become clear. Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 8/16/2022 6:49:00 PM

Wonderful warm feeling my friend. Our faith will always have him near us. Many Blessings to you and yours

Bill Baker
Date: 8/17/2022 7:11:00 AM

Thank you, Eve, for the kind and meaningful comments my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill